Pinaud Special Reserve
39 ratings
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Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built on citrus notes, musk and woody notes.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Easily worth what it costs.
Blind buy risk
90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
- Leathery
Fresh
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Pinaud Special Reserve smell like?
The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole. Fresh citrus notes sit alongside woody notes, with musk laying a soft base underneath. The spicy and resinous side, joined by earthy, smoky and leathery touches, gives it a classic fougère feel, with a faint animal trace in the background.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer come well behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Voters rate it highly for value. Its profile is close to Tonsor & Cie Vintage Style and Avon Cool Blue Wave.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 11%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Daytime29%
- Casual24%
- Evening19%
- Nighttime17%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026